Amateur and Senior Hockey Leagues

exploring the past hockey leagues of north america

Amateur Hockey Leagues formed the basis of hockey as
we know it today. Starting with the Amateur Hockey
Association in 1893 we look at these leagues and their
history over time. In addition we look at the development
of the Senior Hockey Leagues throughout North America.

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Federal Amateur Hockey League (1904-1906)

The Federal Amateur Hockey League was formed mainly under the leadership
of the Montréal Wanderers, for the 1903-1904 season and operated
in Canada with between four or five teams until 1906. In 1905 two
of its teams, the Ottawa Silver Seven and Montreal Wanderers moved
to the newly formed Eastern
Canada Amateur Hockey Asociation. The
league ceased operations after the 1906 season.

Mar. 2, 1904: at Montreal Ottawa 5 Montreal Wanderers (FAHL) 5. Following the
tie game, a new two game series was ordered to
be played in Ottawa. Wanderers refused unless the tie game
was replayed in Montreal. No settlement could be reached.
The series was abandoned and Ottawa retained the Stanley Cup.
A two game challenge series from Brandon Wheat Kings was accepted.